{"id":1650,"date":"2025-03-01T18:07:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T18:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/home\/?p=1650"},"modified":"2026-04-16T17:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T17:20:09","slug":"how-to-take-care-of-a-mint-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/home\/how-to-take-care-of-a-mint-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Take Care of a Mint Plant \u2013 Expert Tips for a Thriving Herb Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1650\" class=\"elementor elementor-1650\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7013783 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7013783\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58e7251\" data-id=\"58e7251\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-969fb5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"969fb5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mint is one of the most popular and easy\u2011to\u2011grow herbs in the world. Whether you enjoy it in teas, salads, desserts, or simply love its refreshing fragrance, mint is a plant that rewards you with fast growth and endless harvests. But even though mint is hardy, it still needs proper care to stay healthy, bushy, and flavorful. If you\u2019re wondering <strong>how to take care of a mint plant<\/strong>, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.<\/p>\n<p>This detailed guide covers everything you need to know about growing mint successfully \u2014 from choosing the right variety to watering, pruning, solving common problems, and more. By understanding <strong>how to take care of a mint plant<\/strong> the right way, you can enjoy fresh, aromatic mint all year long.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cbf9630 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cbf9630\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b369524\" data-id=\"b369524\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ea9844 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet 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elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7982de6\" data-id=\"7982de6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb316d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb316d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\u00a01. Choosing the Right Mint Variety<\/h2>\n<p>Before you start growing mint, it\u2019s important to choose the variety that best suits your needs. Mint comes in many types, each with its own aroma, flavor, and uses.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Popular Mint Varieties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Peppermint<\/strong> Peppermint has a strong, cooling flavor and is perfect for teas, detox drinks, and medicinal uses. It contains high menthol content, giving it a sharp, refreshing taste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Spearmint<\/strong> Spearmint is milder and slightly sweet. It\u2019s commonly used in mojitos, salads, chutneys, and Middle Eastern dishes. This is the most beginner\u2011friendly variety.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Chocolate Mint<\/strong> This unique variety smells like chocolate with a minty twist. It\u2019s great for desserts, garnishing, and flavored drinks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Apple Mint<\/strong> Apple mint has soft, fuzzy leaves and a fruity aroma. It\u2019s ideal for herbal teas and decorative gardening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Lemon Mint<\/strong> With a citrusy fragrance, lemon mint is perfect for summer drinks and flavored water.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right variety ensures you get the flavor and aroma you want from your plant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-246db9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"246db9b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cccefc\" data-id=\"7cccefc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b11dcc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b11dcc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1655\" alt=\"Apple Mint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4.png 800w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/4-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b1e986e\" data-id=\"b1e986e\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a55338a\" data-id=\"a55338a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2cb2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6d2cb2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1654\" alt=\"Chocolate Mint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3.png 800w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/3-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8af4e3b\" data-id=\"8af4e3b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-912fb7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"912fb7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-2958\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72072b5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"72072b5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ea2b6ca\" data-id=\"ea2b6ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c700d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c700d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\u00a02. Finding the Perfect Spot for Your Mint Plant<\/h2>\n<p>Mint is hardy, but where you place it affects how well it grows.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Light Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mint grows best in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Partial sunlight<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Indirect bright light<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>4\u20136 hours of sunlight per day<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re growing mint indoors, place it near a bright window that lets in filtered sunlight.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Soil Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mint prefers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Well\u2011draining soil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Nutrient\u2011rich soil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Slightly moist conditions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A good soil mix includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>50% garden soil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>30% compost<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>20% cocopeat or sand for drainage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Container vs Garden<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mint spreads aggressively through underground runners. If planted in the garden, it can take over the entire area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best option:<\/strong> Grow mint in a pot or container. This keeps it controlled and easy to manage.<\/p>\n<p>If planting in the ground, use barriers to prevent spreading.<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2>\u00a03. Watering Mint the Right Way<\/h2>\n<p>Mint loves moisture, but too much water can cause root rot.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Watering Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Keep the soil <strong>evenly moist<\/strong>, not soggy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Water <strong>2\u20133 times per week<\/strong> in normal weather.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In hot climates, you may need to water daily.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use the <strong>finger test<\/strong>: If the top 1 inch of soil feels dry, it\u2019s time to water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Drainage Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mint hates standing water. Always use pots with <strong>drainage holes<\/strong> to prevent waterlogging.<\/p>\n<p>If your mint leaves start turning yellow, it\u2019s often a sign of overwatering.<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2>\u00a04. How to Keep Your Mint Plant Bushy and Healthy<\/h2>\n<p>Mint grows fast, but without proper pruning, it can become tall, thin, and leggy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pruning Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Pinch off the top leaves every 1\u20132 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Harvest regularly \u2014 mint grows better when used.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>If the plant becomes too tall, cut back one\u2011third of the stems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Remove flower buds immediately. Flowering reduces the flavor of the leaves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Harvesting Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Harvest in the morning for the best flavor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Never remove more than 30% of the plant at once.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use clean scissors to avoid damaging the stems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regular pruning encourages new growth and keeps the plant full and bushy.<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2>\u00a05. Common Mint Problems and How to Fix Them<\/h2>\n<p>Even though mint is easy to grow, it can face a few issues. Here\u2019s how to identify and fix them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Yellow Leaves<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Overwatering<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Reduce watering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improve drainage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Let the soil dry slightly before watering again<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>2. Leggy, Thin Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Not enough sunlight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Move the plant to a brighter spot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Prune regularly to encourage bushiness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>3. Brown Leaf Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Underwatering or dry indoor air.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Increase watering frequency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use a humidity tray indoors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>4. Pests (Aphids, Spider Mites, Whiteflies)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Spray neem oil weekly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Use a mild soap\u2011water spray<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Keep the plant clean and dust\u2011free<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>5. Root Rot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Waterlogged soil<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Repot the plant in fresh, well\u2011draining soil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Reduce watering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd0f660 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd0f660\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-158597e\" data-id=\"158597e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7e73ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7e73ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\u00a06. Best Companion Plants for Mint<\/h2>\n<p>Mint naturally repels pests, making it a great companion plant.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Best Plants to Grow with Mint<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong> \u2013 Mint helps deter insects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cabbage<\/strong> \u2013 Protects from cabbage moths.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Carrots<\/strong> \u2013 Improves growth and flavor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Plants to Avoid Near Mint<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Parsley<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Basil<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These herbs compete with mint for nutrients and space.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40f25c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40f25c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9974ea3\" data-id=\"9974ea3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d050e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"86d050e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1651\" alt=\"tomato cabbage and carrot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2.png 800w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/aasaninfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f8d8737 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f8d8737\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a395142\" data-id=\"a395142\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08cb005 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08cb005\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n<p>Mint is one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow. With the right sunlight, proper watering, and regular pruning, your mint plant will stay healthy, bushy, and full of flavor all year long. Whether you grow it indoors or outdoors, mint adapts quickly and provides endless harvests for your teas, drinks, salads, and desserts.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a beginner gardener, mint is the perfect plant to start with. It grows fast, smells amazing, and requires very little effort<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mint is one of the most popular and easy\u2011to\u2011grow herbs in the world. 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